University of North Carolina at Asheville
FACULTY SENATE MEETING
Minutes, September 13, 1990
Senate
Members: A. Comer, A. Coyne, L. Dorr, L. Friedenberg,
B. Greenawalt, A. Hantz, J. Heimbach, D. Lisnerski,
S. Obergfell, J. Rackham, B. Sabo, D. Sulock,
D. Van Engelen, A. Wengrow, B. Wilson, L. Wilson
Visitors: A. Bolick (SGA), S. Browning, Chancellor Carroll,
T. Cochran, J. Garrett, C. Goedsche, D. Harmon,
M. Johnson (SGA)
I. Call to Order
The 1990-91 Faculty Senate met on Thursday, September 13,
1990, in the New Classroom Building - Room 005. Lisa
Friedenberg, Chair, called the meeting to order at 3:35 pm.
II. Minutes
Dr. Friedenberg presented the following minutes for
approval:
April 24, 1990 - 3:30 pm meeting
April 24, 1990 - 4:15 pm meeting
July 19, 1990 (special session)
The minutes were moved and seconded. A spelling correction was
made in the April 14, 1990 3:30 pm minutes. The minutes were
approved as corrected. The minutes of April 24, 1990 (4:15 pm),
and July 19, 1990 were approved as written.
III. Administrative Report
Chancellor Carroll's Comments
Dr. Carroll has found the faculty, staff, and
administrators at UNCA to be able, dedicated, helpful, and hard
working. Dr. Carroll recognized Dr. Larry Wilson (VCAA) in
particular as having the most demanding job on campus, which he
handles with grace, dignity, and effectiveness. Dr. Carroll
expressed his appreciation for the gracious welcome he has
received from this community.
In response to questions from the floor, Dr. Carroll
discussed his personal goals and those for UNCA. The
Intergenerational center's funding difficulities and
controversial location were also discussed.
Priorities for the university include the completion of
Ramsey Library and the top floor of the New Classroom Building.
Also, work on Rhoades Hall is long overdue, and a Health and
Physical Education complex is needed badly.
Dr. Carroll discussed his deep commitment to undergraduate
education, and his hope to have some impact on the mood, tone,
and morale of the community. Dr. Carroll stated that, although
he does not know if he wants the Chancellorship at UNCA, he does
have an intense, keen interest in the welfare and the future of
UNCA; he did not hesitate to take the interim Chancellor position
at UNCA for a variety of reasons, including old friends and the
nature of this institution. Dr. Carroll expressed his commitment
that UNCA should remain a first rate, high quality, undergraduate
institution.
Dr. Larry Wilson (VCAA) gave the Administrative Report.
Enrollment
Dr. Wilson reported that UNCA has 2,590 FTE for Fall
semester. A yearly average FTE of 2,500 needs to be maintained
for budgeting purposes. UNCA has 3,260 total headcount;
approximately 40 more students than last year, which translated
into an additional 100 FTE's. This difference occurred because
this class appears to be more oriented towards taking 15-16 hours
than 12 hours. Among the Freshman class, there was a 60%
increase in the number of Freshman taking 17 hours compared to
last year. UNCA had a strong out-of-state contingency this year.
Applicants for undergraduates were down 5% compared to a decline
of almost 8% in the number of NC high school graduates this
spring. UNCA is one of the few institutions in the state system
with a substantial increase in total enrollment this Fall. The
MLA opened with a 49 student headcount.
Budget
Dr. Wilson stated that all NC universities and state
agencies had major budget reductions due to revenue shortfalls.
UNCA had a 3% reduction in personnel in all categories (faculty,
EPA, and SPA), which resulted in the loss of 3.7 faculty
positions. This is a permanent loss of $140K which will not be
replaced. Dr. Wilson explained that UNCA will have a problem for
some time if the money is not replaced. GA has stated that their
first priority in budget requests for the next biennium will be
the restoration of that budget reduction.
Accompanying the 3% reduction in personnel budget (all
categories) is a 7.8% reduction in operating supplies. In
addition, UNCA must maintain a 1.5% negative reserve for the year
in non-personnel. The result is a 3% loss in personnel and a 12%
loss in operating budget for the year. Some of these funds will
come from a lapse in salaries in SPA positions (non-faculty).
For next semester UNCA has 40% fewer dollars for adjuncts
than a year ago for second semester. In an effort to increase
funds for adjunct and operating budgets, various funds have been
cancelled for this year. The Faculty Development Thrust Project
has been cancelled, as has the new thrust project which was to
start this year. The $25K Humanities Distinctive Thrust project
initiated last year has been eliminated except for funds already
committed. Each thrust project is 60% salary and 40% operating
budget.
In anticipation of similar budget cuts next year a
decision was made, in consultation with the Council of Chairs and
the Planning Council, to add a net of no additional full-time
faculty positions for next year. Dr. Wilson explained that the
only way to get adjunct money is by taking full-time faculty
positions and using it to hire part-time faculty. Also, some
faculty positions which are now vacant may be swapped in order to
fill other more pressing vacancies. UNCA has 155.5 FTE faculty
positions budgeted by the State. Dr. Wilson expects there will
be some type of enrollment increase budget next year. The
Planning Council decided to request a 50 FTE increase to generate
new positions which can be used for the adjunct budget next year.
On the bright side, UNCA is getting more money than ever
before from the UNCA Foundation, and the Annual Fund. In
ordinary budget years this money would allow UNCA to have extras;
this year it will help us survive.
Dr. Wilson reported that UNCA has requested $1.6M in the
Change or Expansion Budget. He did not anticipate that UNCA
would receive these funds.
Faculty Salary Increases
There was a 6% faculty salary pool increase. The salary
increases breakdown were: Standard Merit 5%; High Merit 6%;
Maximum Merit 7%.
Announcements
The Board of Visitors will be on campus on October 5th and
6th. The format will be similar, but not identical, to the one
used in the past.
The Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, September
19th.
On September 24th-27th, Richard Moll of the "Public Ivy
League" will be on campus to discuss the public-ivy league
concept.
IV. Executive Committee Report
Dr. Friedenberg reported for the Executive Committee.
Statement by Jack Cecil
Dr. Friedenberg stated that Mr. Jack Cecil, chairman of
the Board of Trustees and chairman of the Chancellor's Search
Committee, was invited to the Senate meeting to discuss the
status of the Chancellor's search process. Mr. Cecil was unable
to attend due to a previous engagement, but prepared a statement
which Dr. Friedenberg read to the Senate. A summary of this
statement will be placed in the Senate Reserve File in Ramsey
Library.
The Search Committee has met on four occasions and
recently selected the firm of Korn and Ferry International
to assist in the search process. This firm was the unanimous
choice of the search committee. The qualifications and
experience of Korn and Ferry International were described in
detail. The decision to seek the professional services of a
national search firm was based on the committee's desire to
identify as many qualified prospective candidates as possible.
Individual meetings will take place with faculty,
students, administrators, foundations members, and the community
at large. Mr. Cecil urged all to make it a priority to attend.
Times and dates will be communicated as far in advance as
possible to ensure a high level of participation.
Faculty are encouraged to submit the name of any
individual they think ought to be considered as a potential
candidate. Have the individual submit his/her portfolio to Mr.
Cecil or contact him personally to inform him of your nominee.
In order to assure confidentiality of the search, Mr. Cecil asks
that any communication pertaining to the search be directed to
him personally. (Mr. Jack Cecil, P. O. Box 8786, Asheville, NC
28814, or telephone 251-6730.)
Dr. Friedenberg stated that all questions regarding the
search must be directed to Mr. Cecil by phone or by writing.
Search members are not permitted to make any comment.
Student Government Report
No report.
SACS
Dr. Shirley Browning reported on the progress of the
Southern Association Accreditation. The Mission Review Committee
has reviewed the first draft of a revised mission statement and
hopes to complete the second draft next week. On September 26th
the Self-Study Steering Committee will review the draft for tone
and direction. The draft will then go to IDC/UPC for their
review, then to the Senate. After it passes the Senate, it will
be forwarded to the Chancellor, the Board of Trustees, and
finally President Spangler. The statement has to go before the
Board of Trustees by November and be in President Spangler's
hands by January. Due to these deadline dates, it may be
necessary to call a special Senate meeting in late October or
early November because of the "two reading rule".
Dr. Browning stated that the draft is a reaffirmation of
the current mission statement, but will hopefully be somewhat
stronger in our unique role or mission within the UNC system as a
public liberal arts undergraduate institution. There is some
explicit recognition of what we mean by liberal arts education,
and there is a broader statement about liberal arts recognizing
different cultures and international concerns.
V. Academic Policies Committee Report
Dr. Coyne gave the Academic Policies Committee Report.
First Reading Presentation
The following documents were presented for first
reading:
APC 1: Catalog Changes in Environmental Studies
APC 2: Proposal for creation of course prefix, MCNC
VI. Institutional Development Committee Report
Dr. Hantz had to postpone his report until the next Senate
meeting.
VII. Faculty Welfare and Development Committee Report
Dr. Greenawalt reported for the Institutional Development
Committee.
The FWDC has met twice, once to sit with the Vice
Chancellor on committee appointments which were mailed this week.
The FWDC will be supervising an election this Fall to
replace Phyllis Betts on the Tenure Committee.
A project is underway to investigate opportunities for
overseas diversified investment by faculty members. Also, Dr.
Greenawalt has sent away for three video presentations from TIAA-
CREF. The videos discuss: (1) how to allot your contributions to
your TIAA; (2) importance of SRA's; and, (3) buy out options at
one's retirement. Dr. Greenawalt will view these documents and
will place them on reserve in the library if they are worthwhile.
First Reading Presentation
The following document was presented for first reading:
FWDC F901: University Relations Faculty Advisory Committee
VIII. Old Business
There was no Old Business.
IX. New Business
Dr. Sabo presented four Senate resolutions for first
reading. The resolutions concerned Library completion,
commendation of Mel Blowers, Building maintenance, and addressing
the inequity of parking fees. The resolutions will be considered
at the next Senate meeting.
X. Adjournment
Dr. Friedenberg adjourned the meeting at 5:20 pm.
Respectfully submitted by: Sandra Gravely
Bruce Greenawalt